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Wednesday photo: HIV awareness

Posted on November 23, 2016 by elliewick

 There are very few trash cans in Swaziland. The capital, Mbabane, and the largest city, Manzini, both have trash cans and anti-littering campaigns. In the rest of the country, people litter every where and burn or bury their trash. Therefore, … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: A newborn calf

Posted on October 12, 2016 by elliewick

It’s a boy! My family has a new member with the addition of a calf.     He has a very loud moo, so I am glad I do not hear him at night. He has already tried to run into … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Jacaranda flowers

Posted on October 5, 2016 by elliewick

The jacaranda tree is one I had seen photos of before moving to Swaziland because of its beautiful flowers. I hoped that I would be lucky enough to see some in my community. Now that they have bloomed I can … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Care packages, coffee, and cheese

Posted on August 17, 2016 by elliewick

Two packages arrived from home last week filled with kitchen gadgets and clothing that I hadn’t had room for and a few things I realized I could use and had not yet found here in Swaziland.  I may have been … Continue reading →

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Wednesday photo: Eating sugarcane

Posted on August 3, 2016 by elliewick

  Sugarcane grows across Swaziland in large company fields and in home gardens. Some of it stays in Swaziland as processed sugar (only local brands available at the store!) and much is exported. But what most homegrowers use sugarcane for … Continue reading →

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